Display case



Feb. 14, 1928.

O. DEMERS DISPLAY CASE Filed April 6, 1925 f /Nr lall MIMI

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1,659,192 o. DEMERs DISPLAY CASE Filed April e, 1925 2 sheets-sheet 2 :A mvEN-ron iaz/e Demers WITNESSYES ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 14, 1928.

- UNITED STATES OCTAVE DEMERS, OF KEEGAN, MAINE.

DISPLAY CASE.

Application led April 6',

This invention relates'to a display case, especially adapted for use in stores, for containing crackers, cookies, or similar articles to be sold. l

The invention embodies a number of improved features, the general object of which is to display samples of the goods in an attractive and sanitary manner, and in such a position that they will not ordinarily be disturbedavhen the case is opened for the purpose of taking out a portion of its content-s. The case is preferably constructed so as to contain a number of bones or packages, perhaps twelve or more, arranged in horizontal and vertical rows, and the frontof the case is provided with one or more doors having glass facings or panels, inside of which are spaces where the samples may be neatly arranged. Rear doors also provided through which the articles, in their original containers, may be inserted. Frovision also niade for insertingl shelves into the case at diiferent heights. whenever it is desired to do so. It is preferred that the case shall be entirely closed, and a space is provided in the bottom for inserting a pan of water to prevent the contents of the case f from becoming too dry.

The preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a front elevation ot the dis-k play case.

Figure 2 is a rear elevation thereof.

Figure 3 is a vertical longitiulinal section taken on the line 3 3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a sectional view of the upper part of the case, the saine boing taken ou the line 4;-41 of Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a horizontal section laken m1 the line 5-5 of Figure l.

Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure Lil. illustratingl a slightly modilied form of the invention.

Figure 'Tis a horizontal section taken on the line 7-7 of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a section taken on the line S-S of Figure 3.

Figure 9 is a fragmentary section taken on the line 9-9 of Figure l.

Figure 10 is a fragmentary I.section taken on the line 10-10 of Figure 9.

The display case, to which my invention relates, is provided with a bottom wall or hoor 1, a top wall 2, and side walls 3. The rear wall of the ease is formed by doors fl,

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which are normally held catch 5.

The frontedges of the side walls 3 arc connected by a nuinber of strips or rails 6, forming frame-s for doors 7, which are hinged at 8 so as to swing,l ilorwardly and downwardly. I

A shelf 9 is hinged, as at 10, to the rear side of each railf, and is provided at each side with a. spring catch 11, adapted to engage one of the shoulders 12 formed on a cleat 13, which is secured to the inner face of the adjacent wall 3, The shelves 9 may, therefore, be adjusted upwardly or dowiiwardly, as indicated by dotted lines in Figure 8. Each shelf is preferably in `theforin of a skeleton frame, and is provided at :its free edge with a liplt, so that it will better retain any carton or other package which may be placed thereon. A secondcleat 'l5 is secured to each wall 3, in front of the closed by a spring cleat 13, and is provided with shoulders 16;

which, together with certain of the shoulders 12, serve to support eXtra shelves, indicated at- 17, if the latter are needed.

Each door 7 is in the forni of a sash or framework, in which may be set panes ot' glass forming transparent panels for the tlS front side of the door.v The rails of the door are made of considerable depth, so that they may also receive rear panels 19 of metal or other opaque material. A space is thus formed between each front transiuu'ent panel 18 and the corresponding` rear panel 19 to receive cookieaeraclrers or the like. as indicated at 20. which are arranged in an attractive manner for display purposes. The panels 19 are so held that they will be yieldingly urged toward the front panel 18, and no matter what the thickness of the articles displayed, they will be firmly held in "their prearranged positions.

The means for holding the rear panels, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, comprises a `number of bow springs 21., each having a clip 22 secured centrally thereof, and adapted to be sldably mounted on a rod 23. Each rod 23 is provided with curved ends, which may be inserted in eyes 24 secured to the frame of the door, and the bow springs 21 are so arranged that their ends bear against the rear face of the panel 19, retaining the latter in contactl with the articles displayed, and retaining the rods 23 in engagement with the -eyes 211.

springs similar. to the springs 2l, are used .in retaining the panels ll), hut in this 'Iorni the convex 'lace ot the springy engages the panel. Keepers Q6 are secured to the rails ot the door by means ot screws 27, or other Vc ves 31, secured to the walls 3 near the front edges thereo'li. the rods 3() heine' Yformed with hooks 32, the inner ends ot which are cnleageahle with the o ves to limit the opening movement voll the doors. i

Portions ot theeleats li may he ren'ioved, as shown in Figure 8` in order to 'permit the use ot stops or huiers to check the opening movement ot the doors 7. As shown, each stop comprises an arm 3% pivoted` as at 35. to the Wall 3, and held rearwardly h v a spring 36. Then the door is opened, the downturned end 32 ot the rod 30 engages the tree end of the arm 34:, and the tension ot the spring 3G acts as a check. This checking mechanism may he enclosed h v a protective housing 37 removahhT secured to the wall 3.

Sntlicient space is lett hetwecn the floor l and the loviferinost shelf E) to receive a pan of water, so that the articles contained within the ease may he kept from getting too dry. The pan may he inserted through the doors el, or a small Wooden door 33 mar he provided at the front of the case.

Samples ot' the various articles to he sold may he arranged in the respective doors '7. between the front transparent panel 18 and the yieldahly mounted rear panel 19, and

waarna ordinaril \v a supply ol each hind will he earried in its original package hy the respective shelf 9 innnediately in rear ol the door in which the corresponding samples are displayed. It will he obvious thatl the case may he of any size or shape desired, so that any nnmher olA different kinds olE articles may he carried in stock. Various other modifications niav he made in details ot' construction and relative arrangement oil. the different parts without sacrilicing any o t the salient features ot the invention as defined in the claims.

1What is claimed is:

l. A, display ease inningl a closure in itsl :front side provided with a iront panel and a rt-nnovahle rear panel hetween whirh articles inav he displayed. a strip at nach side oi said rear panel,` a keeper secured lo each strip, and a how sprine. the ends ol' which ma;T he inserted in said keepers with the convex tace ot the spring hearing' against the rear 'tace ot the rear panel to urge the latter into Contact with said articles.

` Q. In a display ease, the combination with opposed Walls ot a strip connecting; the :tront edges of said walls. a door hinged in said strip to open forwardly and down- Wardlv` said door having' a transparent t'ront panel and a removable rear panel hetween which articles may he disphrved. a pair oi? keepers secured to the door at (njnuosite sides4 thereo and a hon' sinking. the ends ot whirh ma)r he inserted in said keepers with tinl con vex face ot the spring hearing' against the rear tace ot the rear panel to urge the latter into Contact with said articles.

In testimony, that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto alixed my sienatiire.

OCTAVE DEMERS. 

